ABOUT US

From its inception more than 15 years ago, Vanguard Eldercare
Medical Group has provided an unmatched level of medical care and innovation.
As a specialized medical practice located in South Bend, Indiana, Vanguard
recognized the demand for integrated psychiatric, neurological, medical, and psychological
health care to adult and elderly patients with neurological and/or behavioral
illness. It's mission has been to enhance the quality of life for their shared patients
by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality and
dignity. Vanguard Eldercare Medical Group currently provides services throughout Indiana
and Michigan. In the near future, it will be expanding into Kentucky, Ohio, and Chicagoland.

LEADERSHIP

Steven L. Posar, M.D. Founder

Daniel Heiser, Psy. D., HSSP Vice President, Behavioral Health

Anita Reid

Vice President, Nurse Practitioner Services

Dr. Posar

From its inception more than 15 years ago, Dr. Posar and Vanguard Eldercare have provided an unmatched level of medical care and innovation. As a specialized medical practice located in South Bend, Indiana, Vanguard recognized the demand for integrated psychiatric, neurological, medical, and psychological health care to adult and elderly patients with neurological and/or behavioral illness. It's mission has been to enhance the quality of life for their shared patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality and dignity.

Dr. Posar’s innovative care doesn't end with patient diagnosis and treatment. He works with long term care facilities on complex medical management issues and regulatory compliance that help facilities establish and maintain high standards of care and compliance. As a comprehensive medical group, Vanguard is able to offer access to each patient's clinical team member during regular business hours and support that availability with on call physicians/NPs 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.

Dr. Heiser

As Vanguard Eldercare’s Vice President of Behavioral Health, Dr. Heiser works to provide a comprehensive, compassionate, multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the emotional, behavioral,and cognitive difficulties common in neurological, psychiatric and geriatric patients.

Dr. Heiser utilizes pioneering care protocols that stress the importance of continuity of care to address issues in a timely, holistic manner to help identify and treat the underlying causes of our patients’ conditions before they lead to additional concerns.

Anita Reid

As Vanguard Eldercare’s Vice President of Nurse Practitioner Services, Anita brings decades of expertise as a nurse practitioner to each facet of Vanguard Eldercare. She works closely with psychiatrists, neurologists, internists, geriatricians, psychologists, and psychiatrically trained nurse practitioners who all share the same philosophy of care - to provide a comprehensive, compassionate, multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the emotional, behavioral,and cognitive difficulties common in neurologic, psychiatric and geriatric patients.

Anita works to assure that Vanguard’s compassionate staff work closely with each facility’s nursing staff to provide an unparalleled continuum of care. She makes sure the entire Vanguard Eldercare clinical team strives to provide seamless ongoing neurological, medical and behavioral health care for each patient.